Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Sedan/Coupe)

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Sedan/Coupe)

Removal Procedure




1. Install the engine support fixture.

* For vehicles equipped with the 2.4L (LE5), refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.
* For vehicles equipped with the 3.5L (LZ4), refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement Front Suspension.
6. Remove the catalytic convertors ( 3.5L (LZ4), 3.6L (LY7), 3.9L (LZ9).

* For the left side catalytic convertor, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ9) .
* For the right side catalytic convertor, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO M15) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (M15)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO MT2) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (MT2).

7. Lower the frame in order to gain clearance to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Frame Replacement (Convertible) Frame Replacement (Convertible)Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L)Frame Replacement (3.6L) Frame Replacement (3.6L)Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L).
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft through the opening between the frame and body.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the stabilizer shaft to the frame.
2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps and insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement Front Suspension.
3. Raise the frame into place. Refer to Frame Replacement (Convertible) Frame Replacement (Convertible)Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L)Frame Replacement (3.6L) Frame Replacement (3.6L)Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L)
4. Remove the jack stand.
5. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Install the catalytic convertors ( 3.5L (LZ4), 3.6L (LY7), 3.9L (LZ9).

* For the left side catalytic convertor, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ9) .
* For the right side catalytic convertor, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO M15) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (M15)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO MT2) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (MT2).

7. Install the front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the engine support fixture.

* For vehicles equipped with the 2.4L (LE5), refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.
* For vehicles equipped with the 3.5L (LZ4), refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.